Name: The Rough Guide to Hokum Blues
Brand: Various

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Bonus disc: No

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RGNET1374CD

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-06-29

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0605633137422

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

RGNET1374LP

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2018-08-31

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Various

Genre GB

Blues / Gospel

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Rough Guide

Founded in 1994, the Music Rough Guide sublabel is produced by World Music Network in association with a renowned book publisher. Each release from this label focuses on a particular style, region, or artist. As a sublabel of World Music Network, the Rough Guide series offers an extensive collection of music that spans various genres and cultures.
The Music Rough Guide label has established itself as an authoritative source for discovering new and unique sounds from around the world. With its rich catalog of releases, it provides music enthusiasts with a curated selection of albums that showcase the diversity and beauty of global music.
Whether you are interested in exploring traditional folk tunes, vibrant jazz rhythms, or infectious pop melodies from different corners of the globe, the Music Rough Guide label has something to offer for every musical taste. Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds and cultural richness brought to you by this esteemed label.

This Rough Guide presents classic recordings from the heyday of the hokum craze - collection of humorous songs which show a fun and racy side to the blues. Featuring many legendary country bluesmen including Blind Lemon Jefferson, Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Willie McTell and Charley Patton, plus by blues divas Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey and Memphis Minnie. With its early minstrel show origins, hokum was a novelty style that showed a completely different side to the blues that was upbeat, salacious and light hearted. Its spicy style often made repeated and continual sexual references by using clever and subtle (but not always) innuendo. Its popularity would last through the 1930s and its influence has remained part of the blues ever since.

The Rough Guide to Hokum Blues

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